Triethanolamine Polypeptide Oleate (Into The Ear)

Triethanolamine Polypeptide Oleate (trye-eth-an-OLE-a-meen pol-ee-PEP-tide OH-lee-ate)

Softens and loosens wax in the ear, so the earwax may be removed easily.

Brand Name(s):
Cerumenex
There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to it in the past or if you have a punctured eardrum or an ear infection (otitis media).

How to Use This Medicine:

Drop

 
• Your doctor will tell you how much to use and how often. Use this medicine exactly as your doctor ordered.  
• Wash your hands before and after using the medicine.  
• Warm the drops by holding the bottle in your hands for a few minutes, but do not heat the medicine to above body temperature.  
• Lie down or tilt your head to the side. Gently pull the earlobe down and back (for children) or up and back (for adults) to straighten the ear canal.  
• Do not put the dropper inside your ear. Hold it above the opening into the ear. Drop the correct number of drops into the ear canal.  
• Do not get any of the medicine on your skin around the ear. If the drops do get on your skin, wash the area with soap and water right away.  
• Leave the drops in your ear for 15 to 30 minutes. Put a cotton plug into the outer ear.  
• Do not leave the drops in the ear for more than 30 minutes.  
• Gently rinse out the ear with lukewarm water. Do not get any of the medicine on your skin.

If a dose is missed:

 
• Use the missed dose as soon as you remember.  
• You should not use two doses at the same time.

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:

 
• Store at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze.  
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

 
• Make sure your doctor knows about any allergic reactions, rashes, or ear infections that you have had.  
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor before you use this medicine.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

 
• Skin rash, itching, blistering, bleeding, or pain in the ear

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

 
• Stinging or burning in the ear

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The drug reference included in this section is provided by Cerner Multum, Inc., of Denver, Colorado. Armenian Medical Network receives monthly updates from Multum.